Dr Douglas Scott Franz, OD - Medicare Optometrist in South Burlington, VT

Dr Douglas Scott Franz, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in South Burlington, Vermont. He graduated from medical school in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 155 Dorset St Ste E1, South Burlington, Vermont. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (802) 863-3062.

Dr Douglas Scott Franz is licensed to practice in Vermont (license number 030.0066965) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1952395253.

Contact Information

Dr Douglas Scott Franz, OD
155 Dorset St Ste E1,
South Burlington, VT 05403-6266
(802) 863-3062
(802) 864-0127

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Douglas Scott Franz
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience20 Years
Location155 Dorset St Ste E1, South Burlington, Vermont
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Douglas Scott Franz graduated from medical school in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952395253
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/01/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/23/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0345313920
  • Enrollment ID: I20080715000311

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Douglas Scott Franz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952395253NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 007251TUV (New York)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 030.0066965 (Vermont)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Douglas Scott Franz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAdirondack Optometry Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770853715
PECOS PAC ID: 8123294311
Enrollment ID: O20120111000020

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Douglas Scott Franz is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Douglas Scott Franz, OD
155 Dorset St Ste E1,
South Burlington, VT 05403-6266

Ph: (802) 863-3062
Dr Douglas Scott Franz, OD
155 Dorset St Ste E1,
South Burlington, VT 05403-6266

Ph: (802) 863-3062

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